seed leaf

Microgreens are simply the cotyledons or seed leaves, that first emerge from a seed when it germinates.

It typically grows there until the first true leaves appear, although robust growers may be ready for the next step when they still have only seed leaves, or cotyledons.

It was business as usual at first — they germinated, looking like blades of grass before producing seed leaves, a characteristic unique to water lilies.

Tulip Seedling. b. young bulb; r. first root; s. l. seed leaf; s. c. seed-coat.

After the seed leaves appear the daily growth may be measured and noted in the diary.